Lygropia

Lederer, 1863

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Lygropia is a of snout moths (Crambidae) established by Lederer in 1863. It belongs to the tribe Agroterini within the Spilomelinae and currently comprises approximately 66 . The genus has a pantropical to subtropical distribution across the Americas, Africa, and Asia, with notable absence from Australia.

Lygropia rivulalis by (c) brendanboyd, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Lygropia subcuprea by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Lygropia subcuprea by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Lygropia: //lɪˈɡroʊpiə//

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Distribution

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Not recorded from Australia.

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Systematic history

Two former have been reassigned: Lygropia egerialis transferred to Placosaris (Pyraustinae), and Lygropia octonalis transferred to Conchylodes.

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